Real-time air quality rankings for 10 cities across New Zealand, updated hourly. Browse the cleanest cities in New Zealand ranked by AQI.
Best Air Quality in New Zealand
The city with the best air quality in New Zealand is Christchurch (AQI 15), followed by Palmerston North Airport (AQI 18), Wellington (AQI 18), Taonui Aerodrome (AQI 18). Currently, 10 out of 10 monitored cities in New Zealand report Good air quality with an AQI below 50.
Christchurch
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Palmerston North Airport
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Wellington
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Taonui Aerodrome
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Waiouru Airfield
New Zealand
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Auckland
New Zealand
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Manukau City
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Kaikohe Aerodrome
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Kaitaia Aerodrome
New Zealand
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Bay of Islands Airport
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Understanding Air Quality Index
Good
Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Moderate
Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people.
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects.
Unhealthy
Everyone may begin to experience health effects.
Very Unhealthy
Health alert: everyone may experience more serious health effects.
Hazardous
Health warnings of emergency conditions. The entire population is likely to be affected.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) is a scale from 0 to 500 that measures air pollution levels. Poor air quality can cause respiratory issues, cardiovascular problems, and other health concerns. Rankings are updated hourly to help you stay informed.
Source: US EPA Air Quality Index
Last updated: 23 Mar 22:09
